Diverse programs and events plus a strong customer focus helped the Library District to achieve this national recognition.
The Library was nominated for its successful community partnerships, customer focus, expanded services, and diverse programs and events.
The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries for extraordinary civic, educational, economic, environmental and social contributions. Recipients must demonstrate innovative approaches to public service and community outreach.
“Congratulations to the Alachua County Library District on receiving the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The work you have done is an inspiration to libraries and museums throughout the nation,” said Susan Hildreth, IMLS Director. “With innovation, creativity and a great deal of heart you have achieved an outstanding level of public service.”
The other institutions that will received the IMLS medal this year are:
- Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, NY
- Columbus Metropolitan Library, Columbus, OH
- EdVenture Children’s Museum, Columbia, SC
- Erie Art Museum, Erie, PA
- Hill Museum & Manuscript Library, Collegeville, MN
- Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, VA
- Madison Children’s Museum, Madison, WI
- San José Public Library, San José, CA
- Weippe Public Library & Discovery Center, Weippe, ID
and can also be seen on the Institute of Museum and Library Services website:
http://www.imls.gov/imls_announces_the_2011_national_medal_for_museum__library_service_recipients.aspx
The IMLS website location above also offers a link to download a .pdf brochure that covers all the details and highlights about each award recipient.
The IMLS website location above also offers a link to download a .pdf brochure that covers all the details and highlights about each award recipient.
About the National Medal for Museum and Library Service
The National Medals honor outstanding institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. Selected institutions demonstrate extraordinary and innovative approaches to public service, exceeding the expected levels of community outreach. Recipient institutions receive $10,000 and are honored at an awards ceremony that is held in Washington, DC.
About the Institute of Museum and Library Services
About the Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov.
What can anyone say except "CONGRATULATIONS" to all the staff of your library for such exceptional work and recognition. Must be really great to work for such a library! Takes a team to make such an outstanding organization. js
ReplyDeleteThank you, js. It is a real privilege to be working with such resourceful and forward-thinking colleagues at the ACLD, as well as among other equally inspiring industry leaders that the IMLS has recognized.
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